ICYMI: United States Maritime Administration Chooses Provider for Secretariat Role in Support of U.S. Center for Maritime Innovation

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) recently made a selection for the secretariat of the U.S. Center for Maritime Innovation.  The solicitation for the Center’s secretariat was made through the process of a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP). MARAD ultimately selected the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) to establish and maintain the U.S. Center for Maritime Innovation as its secretariat.

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As Prepared: ODU Maritime Symposium

REMARKS AS PREPARED BY
Maritime Administrator Ann C. Phillips,
Old Dominion University (ODU) - Second Annual Maritime Symposium
Norfolk, VA

Introduction

On behalf of the Department of Transportation and the Maritime Administration, I am so happy to be here today for the second Maritime Symposium. A special thank you to Associate VP for Maritime Initiatives, Elspeth McMahon, (insert additional names) for inviting me today.  

 

As Prepared: 2024 National Maritime Day Ceremony

REMARKS AS PREPARED BY 
MARITIME ADMINISTRATOR REAR ADMIRAL ANN PHILLIPS, U.S. NAVY (Ret.)
National Maritime Day Ceremony Remarks
DOT HQ

Thank you, DMA Tamekia Flack, for that introduction and thank you to everyone for joining us today to honor American Mariners on this 91st National Maritime Day. 

As Prepared: Maritime Administrators Ann Phillips Commencement Address to the United States Merchant Marine Academy Class of 2024

 Remarks as Prepared by
Maritime Administrators Rear Adm. (Ret.) Ann Phillips
Commencement Address to the USMMA Class of 2024

Good morning. Thank you, Vice Admiral Nunan, for your remarks. 

It is an honor to share the stage with you in this moment of tremendous pride as we celebrate the exceptional work of the United States Merchant Marine Academy in graduating 214, highly qualified and newly licensed mariners and members of the Class of 2024! 

As Prepared: Virginia Port Authority: Norfolk Terminal Ribbon-Cutting

REMARKS AS PREPARED BY
MARITIME ADMINISTRATOR REAR ADM. (Ret.) ANN PHILLIPS 
VIRGINIA PORT AUTHORITY: NORFOLK TERMINAL RIBBON-CUTTING

EMBARC Standards Reporting Job Aids

Fact Sheet for Domestic Shipbuilding (July 2024)

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Funding for 15 Small Shipyards in 12 States to Boost Productivity and Create Jobs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced $8.75 million in grant awards to 15 small shipyards in 12 states through the Small Shipyard Grant Program. The funds will help shipyards modernize, increase productivity, and expand local job opportunities while competing in the global marketplace. 

Discretionary Grant Programs

MARAD Discretionary Grant Programs

Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP)